Jacob Whitaker

Jacob Whitaker is a Group Finance Business Insights Director at AstraZeneca, known for delivering strategic insights and financial reporting to enhance business performance. They have a strong background in finance, having previously served as a Business Insights Manager and Finance Business Partner, where they excelled in financial analysis, forecasting, and process optimization. With a history of developing enterprise-wide tools and leading data-driven projects, Jacob has successfully aligned financial strategies with organizational goals while engaging stakeholders effectively. Prior to their current role, they gained valuable experience as a Business Project Analyst and Finance/Business Project Analyst at AstraZeneca, as well as an Analytical Chemist Placement Student at Innospec Inc. Jacob holds an MChem degree from the University of York and a Cert BA in Management Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.